How to watch the World Cup today: Decision day for groups G, H, I

Group stage third round madness continues for a third day today, with groups G, H, and I all determining their final standings and advancing nations. Six matches are on the docket, with each group’s two matches played simultaneously. Groups G and H will get real messy, as all sides sit within three points of each other. Get those split screens ready.

As a reminder, tiebreakers for tied teams go in the following order:

1. Most points obtained in group matches played between the tied teams
2. Superior goal difference in the group matches played between the tied teams
3. Most goals scored in the group matches played between the tied teams
4. Superior goal difference in all group matches
5. Most goals scored in all group matches
6. Best team conduct score in all group matches (taking into account yellow cards and red cards)
7. FIFA World Ranking

The top eight third place sides in the tournament will also advance with the first and second place finishers, ordered according to the following rank:

1. Total points
2. Goal difference
3. Goals scored
4. Best team conduct score in all group matches (taking into account yellow cards and red cards)
5. FIFA World Ranking

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Group G advancement scenarios

Group G is one of the wildest groups headed into their final day, with every nation able to finish in the top or bottom two places. Egypt, the only squad to win a match, could clinch first with either a win or draw (with tiebreakers in effect if Belgium wins). A loss puts Egypt in either second with a Belgium loss or third with a Belgium win.

Iran could take the top spot with a win while also beating out Belgium on any tiebreakers should they also win, or second if those tiebreakers don’t go their way. Iran could also end second or third with a draw, depending on tiebreakers should Belgium also draw. Fourth place is in the cards should Iran and Belgium both lose, and tiebreakers decide their fate.

The Belgians similarly could finish anywhere. A win over New Zealand with an Iran win, depending on tiebreakers, could put them first or second. A draw would see them second or third, should the other match end in a draw. A shocking last place finish could happen should they lose and Iran defeat Egypt.

New Zealand’s qualification hopes hinge on a victory, a win plus an Iran loss or draw lands them second in the group, otherwise a win gets them third. A loss or draw leaves them last, ending their World Cup journey.

Where to watch Egypt vs. Iran

Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle

Kickoff time: Friday, June 26th, 11 p.m. ET

Available TV/streaming: FS1/FOX One (English); Universo/Peacock (Spanish)

Where to watch New Zealand vs. Belgium

Venue: BC Place, Vancouver

Kickoff time: Friday, June 26th, 11 p.m. ET

Available TV/streaming: FOX/FOX One (English); Telemundo/Peacock (Spanish)

Group H advancement scenarios

The same chaos unfolds in Group H, where every position is up for grabs between the four nations. Spain would land the top spot should they win, or even with a draw should Cabo Verde win and tiebreakers fall their way. Should Spain lose to Uruguay, a Cape Verde win would put them in third, while any other result leaves them second.

Uruguay have a shot at first should they defeat Spain and Cape Verde also wins, with tiebreakers deciding first or second. A draw with a Cape Verde draw or loss plus tiebreakers puts them second or third. A loss, combined with a Saudi Arabia win (again, depending on tiebreakers) could see them out in last place.

Cape Verde could land anywhere across the group, a win over Saudi Arabia lands them first or second should Uruguay win and tiebreakers prevail. A draw lands them second or third with a Spain-Uruguay draw with tiebreakers. A loss with a Spain win and tiebreaker defeat, and they end the day in fourth.

With a win, Saudi Arabia’s door opens to either second if Spain wins or third otherwise. A loss or draw against Cape Verde would confirm their fourth place spot.

Where to watch Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia

Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston

Kickoff time: Friday, June 26th, 8 p.m. ET

Available TV/streaming: FS1/FOX One (English); Universo/Peacock (Spanish)

Where to watch Uruguay vs. Spain

Venue: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

Kickoff time: Friday, June 26th, 8 p.m. ET

Available TV/streaming: FOX/FOX One (English); Telemundo/Peacock (Spanish)

Group I advancement scenarios

Group I is a bit more straightforward than the other two. France and Norway, each with six points, battle for the top spot in Foxborough. A France win or draw lands them the top spot, while Norway can only finish first with a win.

Senegal and Iran will have a more dire fight for survival with both finding themselves pointsless entering the final group match. A Senegal win or draw would secure third place, and then hope for the third-place rankings to fall their way. Iraq’s hope lies only in a win over Senegal, and then the other third place teams in the tournament to not knock them from the tournament.

Where to watch Norway vs. France

Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

Kickoff time: Friday, June 26th, 3 p.m. ET

Available TV/streaming: FOX/FOX One (English); Telemundo/Peacock (Spanish)

Where to watch Senegal vs. Iraq

Venue: BMO Field, Toronto

Kickoff time: Friday, June 26th, 3 p.m. ET

Available TV/streaming: FS1/FOX One (English); Universo/Peacock (Spanish)

Looking for a place to catch a match? World Cup festivities are happening all across the metro Atlanta area during the tournament. Here’s a list of where to watch World Cup action, along with a map.

If you’re headed to Atlanta to see games in person, check out our World Cup guide, which gives you information on where to stay, what to do, see, and eat, along with how to get around using MARTA.